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Water supply problems

What to do if you are experiencing a problem with your water supply, including no water, dirty water, high or low pressure or unusual taste or smell.

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I have no water

I have no water - Report a water leak

My water looks, tastes and smells unusual

My water looks, tastes and smells unusual - Learn more

I have high or low water pressure

I have high or low water pressure - Learn more

I can't turn off my path tap

I can't turn off my path tap - Learn more

My water meter is damaged

My water meter is damaged - Learn more

I can hear a hammering noise in my pipes

I can hear a hammering noise in my pipes - Learn more

Quick links

An easy way to learn about our water supply.

How we protect our water supply

We take a holistic approach to managing our water supply.

How we test our water quality

Our drinking water quality program allows us to thoroughly monitor our supply.

Where does my water come from?

Learn about the drinking water sources within our area of operations.

Journey from source to tap

We manage our water from catchment to tap, ensuring that safe and reliable, high-quality drinking water is delivered to all our customers.

Additional Information

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What's in your water

Our supply is clean, safe and produced at the most optimal quality for our customers.

What's in your water - Learn more

Have you experienced damage to your property?

If your property has been damaged by a Hunter Water asset, we will work with you to understand your needs and how we can help.

Have you experienced damage to your property? - Let us know what happened

Learn how to check for leaks

Watch our short video to learn how to check for leaks at your property to save you water and money.

Checking for water leaks - Learn more

Guidelines for drinking water quality

We follow comprehensive guidelines to protect drinking water and ensure that it is high quality when it reaches our customers' taps.

Guidelines for drinking water quality - Learn more
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